Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs our Endocrinologist Physician, you will join a growing, physician-led practice at Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced, playing a pivotal role in the continued success, design, and development of our regional Endocrinology service line.
You will provide expert outpatient and inpatient clinical care to adult patients, diagnosing and treating a wide variety of endocrine conditions including diabetes, thyroid diseases, adrenal and pituitary disorders, and metabolic bone diseases. You will also contribute significantly to shaping a robust care network in a highly collaborative environment.
To be successful in this role, you will be a BC/BE Endocrinology physician with a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse community, strong clinical and diagnostic skills, and a commitment to building a premier service line within a supportive, mission-driven environment. This opportunity is structured to support an excellent work-life balance, offering a predictable Monday through Friday schedule with flexible hours and limited call requirements.
- Deliver comprehensive clinical management for a wide variety of complex endocrine conditions, including diabetes (Types 1, 2, and gestational), thyroid diseases, and adrenal and pituitary disorders.
- Perform diagnostic procedures such as thyroid ultrasounds and biopsies, and accurately interpret imaging studies to assess and diagnose endocrine disorders.
- Partner and collaborate cross-functionally with a dedicated network of local family medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, and nephrology providers to manage complex, co-morbid patient cases.
- Educate patients on managing chronic endocrine conditions independently, focusing heavily on modern lifestyle modifications, preventive care, and medication adherence.
We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:
- Annual base salary ($300,000 - $330,000/year) plus productivity-based incentives
- Sign-on bonus up to $40,000 and relocation assistance up to $20,000
- 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for you and your family
- Monday through Friday schedule with highly limited, family-friendly call constraints
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, generous paid time off, and annual CME allowance
Job RequirementsRequired:
- MD or DO degree with Board Certification or Eligibility in Endocrinology
- California Medical License (or ability to obtain) and DEA Certification
- Experience or interest in designing and developing a new endocrinology service line
- Demonstrated interest in chronic disease management and preventive care
- Excellent communication skills and commitment to team-based, patient-centered care
- Ability to work independently and contribute to the establishment of a new endocrinology practice
